Vice President for Development

Tom Arnold

The vice president for development is responsible for the leadership, management, and implementation of comprehensive philanthropy programs supporting both the short- and long-range operating, capital, and endowment fundraising objectives of Liberty University. Professional direction, expertise, training, and support are provided to the departments under his leadership, which include a call center, Planned Giving, Alumni Relations, and Development. As the university’s major fundraiser, the vice president for development serves as lead strategist and solicitor for acquisition of all gifts and donations to the university through deferred giving as well as stewardship programs for annual, capital, and special projects.